Available Dobermans
updated 7/18/26
How to adopt is on the bottom of the page.
Sisco
ADOPTION PENDING- Sisco is a blue docked/cropped neutered male dobie. He’s up to date on shots and is in some training now for dog reactivity. He’s a love with all humans and just wants to be with them. He needs to be placed in a only dog home with a Doberman experienced owner.
Lucy
Lucy-black and tan female, 3 years, docked, not cropped. She is spayed and up to date on shots. Lucy is good with other dogs, absolutely loves children and follows the foster’s kids around taking treats gently.
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Dobermans listed here are not through our rescue. We have not met these dogs nor have we assessed these dogs. We are cross posting to help them find a home. Any information on them came directly from the shelter, rescue, or owners.
Current dogs on cross post: Frau (senior girl, 9yrs), Jim and Dwight (mixes, young adults), Maisy (cute female mix), brothers Max and Louie (6), Lil and Tina (2, 4), Deedee (9mo old mix), Prancer (cute mix), Mojo (mix), and Emery (mix) so keep scrolling!
Frau
Best Friends has taken Frau in and she’s looking for a new home. She’s a blue Dobie. They believe she was born in 2017 so she’s a senior. The link below will take you right to her page. She’s in Kanab at the sanctuary.
Dwight and Jim
Located at the West Valley Animal Shelter, but in foster.
West Valley has two Doberman mixes. Their names are Jim and Dwight. They are both fully vaccinated, chipped, neutered, six year old males who came in to the shelter as strays on January 2nd.
They have been doing absolutely amazing in the foster home together. They both enjoy the yard, peanut butter and chin scratches. 120004, 120005
Maisy
Maisy is a black/tan spayed female Doberman mix. She’s got the cutest face!
Owner reports “Maisy is spayed, she may need some shots to be current though. She was my ex-husband dog and he stated in the divorce that he didn’t want her. I was going to try to keep her, but it’s not possible. She is a good dog, walks well on a leash, knows some basic commands like sit and lay down. She is highly food motivated and I have no doubt if someone spent some time with her she would learn quickly.
She came from an abuse situation when we adopted her. She was used strictly for breeding, extremely skinny, abused with water in some way and had never been out of a cage. She has opened up a lot since we adopted her. She can still be shy but its mainly with men and only until she is familiar with them.
She does well with other dogs/cats, small children. She gets scared if you raise your voice at her, and she loves to chase/ bark at squirrels. She will whine a little if she is scared. She is not crate trained mainly because of her past, but she is fully house trained. She is not food aggressive, but you also can't free feed her. She will eat until she pukes.
She really is a good dog. She can use more training but considering her past, she has come a long way. She is still a little scared of water but she will stand there patiently while you bathe her, she just shakes due to fear. I have worked with her a lot to help her over her fears and I would love to see her go to a good home where someone will continue to love her and work with her.
I did find her original paperwork from when she was adopted but I don't have access to any recent medical history as its under my ex-husbands name. I am located in Nampa, Idaho.”
Max and Louie
To help you identify who’s who in this group of brothers, Max has a green collar, Ricky a purple, and Louie a blue collar. They are all neutered, around 4, and have docked tails.
These three boys were found about 3 1/2 years ago. When the owner found them, they were starving and the shelters were full toward the end of COVID, so they decided to keep them. The living situation has changed as the owner is the primary care giver for her 91 year old Mother and 65 year old sister, both who have special health needs.
These boys are wonderful indoor dogs who are current on their shots, smart, learn quickly, and are kennel trained. They all like to fetch tennis balls and peanut butter on dog biscuits. They don’t mix well with smaller animals and should probably be separated each in a loving home. They will also need someone patient as they do need further socialization, nervous around new people.
Lou - is a beautiful very smart, high energy Doberman and needs a family who’s on the go and will accept him as one of the family. He loves treats and will dance and smile (shows his teeth) when he is happy. He is eager to please his person.
Max - is mellow, likes to nap and be petted and wonders when the next treat is. He also likes to please his person and is a mushy, lovey boy. He likes to play with his brothers but has some food insecurity issues. He is a very good dog for a family who likes to stay home and needs a companion/security dog.
Max and Louie are smart and both attempting to be alpha of their little pack. They eat separately from each other and should probably be placed separately. They are great dogs and just need good people who will love them and understand the breed.
Lill and Tina
Tina has an adoption pending.
These girls were not rescued together, they’re just in the same foster. They can be adopted separately.
Lill is a red docked, cropped, spayed dobie that is about 2. Tina is a black/tan docked spayed dobie that is about 4.
Both dogs were taken in and fostered by a family in Vernal because they were both in a bad situation. Tina was with a family where an autistic child didn’t understand that two females weren’t getting along. She hadn’t been to a vet since she was a baby, but she is up to date on all her vaccinations now. She may have same sex aggression, but the foster, who has lots of experience with dobies, isn’t sure and he does have females.
Tina is great with people and kids. Tina could use more work on a leash as well as obedience work. The foster has had less time to work with her. Tina is crate trained and has had no accidents.
Lill is great with people, children, and has had no issues with their skittish cat. She is also great on a leash and is good in public. Lill does have urinary issues with calcium build up, but with a water filter and prescription urinary food, she is doing better with that. She’s crate trained and doesn’t have accidents anymore since the prescription food/water filter.
Lula
Lula is at West Valley Animal Shelter.
Lula is the black/tan female dobie mix, animal ID A122280. She’s estimated to be about 9 months old, vaccinated, spayed, and super friendly with dogs and people. She is in a foster home so make sure you contact them about meeting her.
Emery
Emery is located at the Best Friend’s Sanctuary.
Mojo
Mojo is located at the Best Friend’s Sanctuary. https://bestfriends.org/sanctuary/adopt/214064838/mojo
Prancer
https://bestfriends.org/sanctuary/adopt/213493543/prancer
Meet Prancer! He is a sweet boy who enjoys getting pets and loves. He has a big personality and a big heart. He is good on leash and is very athletic. He is very good at the high jump. He also likes to do some gardening by aerating the lawn after doing his business. He also loves treats. Come on down and meet your next training buddy.
How To Begin
Fill out an Adopiton Application
Send back filled out Application to UTDobieRescue@gmail.com
Be prepared for a home visit
Have in mind the dobie you wish to adopt based on what is best for your home
Make sure you read descriptions and bios to learn about each dog
Once approved pay the $200 adoption fee
How To Adopt
Rescue FAQs
What is the Utah Doberman Rescue?
The UDR, a division of the Salt Lake Doberman Pinscher Club, consists of volunteers who are dedicated to finding quality homes for needy Dobermans. We place an average of 100 dogs each year.
Are There Any Fees To Adopt Through Rescue?
The Doberman Rescue pays for all expenses related to each dog in our care. This includes a veterinary exam, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, micro-chipping, treating for worms, and heartworm testing. It also includes boarding where necessary as well as the upkeep of the dogs in foster situations. Obviously this is very expensive and any help is greatly appreciated. We ask that new owners donate $250 to the Utah Doberman Rescue so that we can partially cover some of these costs.
What area do we serve?
Most of our Dobermans come from the Salt Lake City and Ogden areas, but we accept dogs from much of the intermountain region, including Wyoming, Idaho, and southern Utah.
What is required to adopt?
Prospective owners must fill out an adoption application and agree to abide by the terms of our adoption contract. We are looking for stable, loving, permanent homes with adequately fenced yards for our Dobermans. Dobermans do not have enough coat, nor the disposition, to be kept as an outdoor dog. They must be house dogs and must never, ever be chained as a way of confinement. They love their people and want to be with you constantly.
Will an adult Doberman adjust to an new family?
Dobermans are extremely people oriented. They were bred to be a companion and protector of man. As a rule, they bond very quickly with their new family members because they crave human contact so much. Often dogs from the worst backgrounds, those who have been abused and neglected, are the most loving. They truly appreciate the attention and security given to them and with time and proper care and respect become completely devoted to their new owners.
How can I help?
Volunteers are needed to work with the shelters, especially in areas at a distance from the Salt Lake Area, to exercise the dogs who are being boarded, and to help with fund-raising. Good foster homes are always needed. If you can't volunteer, donations are gratefully accepted. You can use the link provided below.